Cambridge Bay Wrestling Club (CBWC) is a non-profit wrestling organization based in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
OUR MISSION
The Cambridge Bay Wrestling Club is dedicated to the long-term social and athletic development of wrestlers through positive coaching, training, competition and mentorship.
OUR VISION
A vibrant and strong Cambridge Bay with healthy, confident and resilient Inuit youth realizing their full potential.
OUR VALUES
Since the beginning of time Inuit have been wrestling. This tradition continues in Cambridge Bay, where the Wrestling Club aims to empower youth to make positive changes in their life by…
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Respecting others, relationships and caring for people.
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Developing skills through observation, mentoring, practice, and effort.
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Working together for a common cause.
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Serving and providing for family and/or community.
“Wrestling saved my life, so wrestling will be with me until the day I’m gone.” — Eekeeluak Avalak
“This program has taught my son to believe in himself, have self-discipline and responsibility, and just have the love he has as a young person growing up in a small community. If not for the dedication of these two coaches, I don’t know where my son would be today in life. Since joining wrestling, my son is a role model in the community, not only to his peers but also to younger and older youth and adults in the community.”
— Wendy Kootoo-Wood, mother of Eekeeluak Avalak, CBWC participant
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The Okalik Project
The Okalik Project emerged as a beacon of hope, bringing joy to children and community members through cross-country skiing
Our Programs
The Qalvik Project
A fun and inclusive after-school program using sports, mentoring and workshops to increase the social and emotional skills, confidence, discipline and resilience of 65 Inuit youth (ages 6-18) living in Cambridge Bay.
Nuna Doctors
Nuna Doctors is a groundbreaking program that aims to engage with at-risk youth, providing them with crucial knowledge on basic first aid and addressing pressing topics such as responding to stabbings, managing alcohol and drug overdoses, and understanding the potential risks associated with substance use.
In the remote community of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, a young athlete named Eekeeluak has emerged as a shining example of determination and resilience.